Valencia's Greatest Food, History and Culture Tour
Description
Hola soy Vivi! I made of my passion my job, I'm a person with lots of different interests but, what I love the most is hosting people, travelling & eating delicious food.What better way is there to explore the city’s hidden gems & history than by following a passionate local foodie? During this unique 3 hours walking tour, we explore the main historic sites and gastronomic delights of Valencia's old town - There is much more than just paella! - Indulge in the most iconic tapas bar in town, sipping on a classic Spanish aperitif -Taste a freshly made, traditional Valencian drink, rarely found elsewhere -Visit the fabulous Central Market – one of the biggest in Europe. Taste your way around and learn about the ingredients of authentic Spanish recipes -I'll tell you everything about the fascinating world of Spanish tapas in family run eateries, where there is history, passion and love in every recipe!
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Itinerary
We’ll start at our meeting point, the Cathedral of Valencia, with an introduction to the old town. Then passing by iconic alleys and churches, we’ll walk to a traditional café nearby to taste freshly made horchata. You’ll learn how this unique Valencian drink is made, and how to drink it like a local paired with a delicious light and fluffy pastry called a farton.
On the way to the Central Market, we’ll explore the old part of the city with its colourful buildings, beautiful squares, and you’ll get to feel the great vibe of the area! We'll make our second food stop at a traditional candy store ! Our always favourite!
At our third stop, we’ll visit a city landmark that’s almost a hundred years old; the incredible Central Market. Here you’ll learn about the most traditional Valencian dishes, taste the best Spanish ham (acorn fed Iberian ham), as well as artisanal Spanish sheep’s cheese. While in the market we’ll join the locals at a small farm-to-table tapas bar - be ready to become a Spaniard!
On the way to the next mouthwatering experience, you’ll see one of the most emblematic buildings in the old town — La Lonja — and a few other cultural gems. We’ll then head to one of the very best, traditional tapas bars, which is well-loved by Valencians. Open since 1946, it has always specialised in fresh fish.While having some tapas, you'll learn all the tips and tricks to enjoy tapas like a local.
At the end of our food journey, you’ll sample delectable, mouth-watering Spanish croquetas (made with acorn fed ham) while sipping the most authentic Spanish aperitif. It’s the perfect final treat for your taste buds! Once we reach our finishing point, you'll admire Valencia's beautiful Basilica and say goodbye tou your local guide and new friends :)
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult - younguer than 3 years old is free
- Wear comfortable shoes
- *We have vegetarian options and gluten free too (no vegan)
Reviews(170)
Absolutely loved this tour, Vivi is amazing her knowledge of Valencia is excellent, we were a small group of 4 me being solo was lovely to meet other travellers. We visited the old town, Vivi shared the history of Valencia, the food and drink was amazing on our tour she picked the best places and also recommended other places to eat. I will definitely be trying. If you're visiting Valencia this tour is a MUST DO. Thank you Vivi for a fabulous experience of history food and drink x
Vivi was an absolutely brilliant guide - she was extremely knowledgeable and happy to talk us through through the variety in each of the places we went. We had a good range of different types of food, great recommendations for other activities and had a fantastic time talking through the history of Valencia.
We had an amazing time!! Food and drinks were amazing and Vivi’s history, stories and knowledge of local people and places made this an engaging and one of a kind experience!! Highly recommend using Vivi Indulge Spain!! Thank you Vivi!!
Vivi was wonderful tour guide. Very informative and engaging. We got a good amount of food and drink. We had a group of 10 and everyone had a great time.
Vivi was lovely from the start. She tried to learn our names right away, though they were quite difficult. She was interactive and engaging. She was full of enthusiasm and picked a variety of foods for us too experience. She was even able to accommodate people who were not meat eaters. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our experience.
We had a fabulous experience with Vivi. There were 10 of us on the tour, we are all family and we were celebrating the 60th birthdays of most of the crowd. It seems like an older crowd of us but we are all young at heart. Vivi did an amazing job of keeping all 10 of us together and enjoying ourselves during the tour. It is not easy to herd ten siblings and cousins, but she did a great job and showed incredible patience. The food was lovely and Vivi provided a nice historical context for what we were eating and how the different items took on iconic status. We highly recommend taking this tour.
Vivi was amazing! We had done a walking tour the previous day of the same area, but her tour allowed us unique insights into Valencia. She was friendly, knowledgeable, entertaining, and accommodating. We mentioned we did not care for mushrooms, and she immediately found a different dish for us. Definitely give this tour a try if you are curious about local areas and eats!!
Absolutely brilliant tour! Vivi was fantastic - lots of fun information about the area, the food, the restaurant owners/operators, and of course herself. I can’t believe how lucky we were to find her. It was a lovely afternoon spent wandering, learning, chatting and eating. I highly recommend booking with Vivi. We had two under 18 and two adults. While we had no major dietary accommodations, she was always accommodating with non-alcoholic beverages for the younger ones. We will definitely book with her when we return.
Vivi’s tour was absolutely fantastic! I travelled to Valencia with my two daughters and my sister. We always book a food tour at the beginning of our trip to a new location and Viví did not disappoint. Even though the heat was unbearable, she kept us engaged with bits of history, culture, and of course delicious bites to eat around the historic center of Valencia. I was so grateful that our group was small so we were all able to participate and learn from her. I would absolutely recommend this tour to families and small groups over any of the larger tour companies.
I had such an amazing time. All the food was delicious and you get the history of the food and the town. The only thing that was bad was that there wasn’t more of the food😂
